I tell me employees: "don't explain to me why we can't....figure out how we can".

So, why not find a way to do both? Come for the convention do all your fun things with the guys AND gamble. Yes, gamble, win money and now you can afford to come in October. You can always figure a way to cut a few bucks here and there along the year. You have 5 months until the October trip.

I have faith.....you can find a way to have everything you want!